the go-ahead

noun

: permission to do something

We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.

The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.

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Owen Panu, Los Gatos football: Panu caught the go-ahead 17-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of Los Gatos’ 35-28 win over Archbishop Riordan. —

Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024 What does Pierce need to see from O’Connell to get the go-ahead to play? —

Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Solis testified that meant Madigan was giving him the go-ahead to approve the zoning changes that would benefit Union West. —

Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024 Playing his final home game on Senior Day, Johnson ran for a season-high 107 yards, including a 9-yard scamper out of the wildcat formation for the go-ahead score that ended with a rare show of emotion. —

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the go-ahead